A woman and a zebra, held close in one embrace. In Mama Africa, a smiling African woman cradles a zebra against her chest, her skin marked with tribal-style patterns that echo the stripes of the animal. Behind them, a dense field of red roses fills the canvas, and a golden circle rises like a halo around her head. The gold lettering “Mama” and “Africa” names the subject: the continent as a mother who nurtures people and wildlife alike.<\/p>\n
The painting explores the relationship between humanity and wildlife, and the bond of care that connects them. The warm, deep tones of the skin, the black and white of the zebra and the saturated red of the roses create a strong contrast that holds the eye from a distance, while the details of the patterns and the roses reward a closer look.<\/p>\n
Materials: acrylic on canvas, [gold leaf \/ gold paint]
\nDimensions: 120 \u00d7 90 cm
\nYear: 2025
\nUnique piece, signed Stavros Goergiou
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